35 weeks 2 days - Head Down!

Today Eric and I went in for a growth ultrasound and I was sure the baby was still transverse because I still feel him on the sides. Well, that must be his little hands because baby boy is head down! He is measuring 6lbs 2oz and looks perfect. We have great pictures of his face and many people think he looks like Jack. I didn't see it at first but maybe so.

I am also 1cm! Last time I was 1cm I had an epidural and my water had broken! I know that I can walk around like this for awhile but the dr. is hopefully that I won't go a full 40 weeks. If I go past 40 weeks, I might have to be induced. Since I'm switching to Heparin, I won't have to be if things happen on time. Hooray!!

I am really excited now but there is still so much to do! I know it doesn't all have to be done but I do need some things like pacifiers, stuff for my pump, sheets on the bassinet. Stuff like that. My next appointment is march 14th so maybe there will be progress by then. I do still have 2 weeks until I am full-term so nothing needs to happen until then.

34w 4d Switching to Heparin

Well, I visited with my Hematologist Tuesday and because the baby is still transverse and the possibility is there that I could go into spontaneous labor before my induction at 39 weeks, I will be switching to Heparin at 37 weeks. If I were to go into labor with a breech/transverse baby while still on Lovenox, I would have to be up under general anesthesia to have the baby. Apparently there are risks to getting an epidural when you have lovenox in your system, which lasts 24 hours. Heparin has a much shorter half-life.

Soooo, all that said, I might not need to be induced at all! I'm going to talk to my OB but my Hematologist doesn't think I need to be induced and I'm hoping that will be the thought of my Ob. I would love to have things happen naturally when the baby is ready.

I go back to the Ob on March 5 for a growth ultrasound and visit and then I'll start going weekly. I haven't been having nearly as many contractions but have been having more general pain, I guess you could say. It's more painful to walk the way he is positioned, and he is constantly kicking me in the bladder and cervix - way more than Jack did. I think this boy looks low and I'm not sure if he could get any lower but we'll see.

That's it for now!

33w5d Going Home Outfit

Wow, I am really tired today. I wonder if this boy is going through a growth spurt. Yesterday, I couldn't get enough food, which usually isn't the case, and today I can barely keep my eyes open.

Ok so, I found the cutest going-home outfit on etsy.com. I just love that site! I have a shirt for Jack and onesie and hat for baby. I know Jack will be thrilled. He asked me just this morning when baby was coming. :) 5 more weeks...

Progress! 33w 4d

I had my 33 week appointment today, which was pretty routine. I haven't gained any weight in the last two weeks (wooo hooo!) and the baby seems to be transverse (laying from side to side). It's just a guess by the doctor feeling around but he's pretty good. So maybe by my next appointment baby boy will be head-down. The doctor said it's more of an unstable position so he could go either way: back to breech or head-down.

I am also still measuring 2 weeks ahead so in this case, 35 weeks. Next week I'm going to have a growth ultrasound to see what the deal is but maybe I'm just having a little bit bigger boy this time. I go back on March 5 at 35 weeks and then weekly after that.

Yay!

Fibronectin test was negative! That means I only have a 1% of going into labor over the next two weeks. My next appointment is on the 21st. I'll update more then if not before.

Dr. Visit 31w 2d

Yesterday I had my routine check-up and brought up all of the contractions that I've been having. on Super bowl Sunday night (go Giants!) I had contractions 2-4 minutes apart for 2 1/2 hours. This was after lying down and drinking as much water as I possibly could. The doctor checked me and there has been no change so apparently the contractions aren't doing anything. He also did a fibronectin test, which tells him if I'm going to deliver in 2 weeks. I can't imagine that it will be positive if everything else looks fine.

I am happy that all is well but confused as to when I should be worried. I asked the Dr. about that and he said if I have that many contractions I should call but unless it is keeping me up at night, it does not require a hospital visit. That is helpful because I was considering that on Sunday.

Baby boy is also still breech. I know I have time but he is also measuring 33 weeks instead of 31, which is where I am now. I just worry that the bigger he is, the harder it will be for him to turn. I still have plenty of time though. The Dr. will try and turn him if he can but that won't happen until 37 weeks and they do that in the hospital b/c 1% of the time, that can cause women to go into labor. Prayers that this baby will flip would be appreciated!

That is it for now. I'm feeling ok - just tired and tired of these contractions. 8 more weeks to go :)

30w 5d - Contractions

Let’s see…what is new. Well, I have been having more contractions lately. Actually for the last 3 weeks. According to the doctor’s office, 6 or more in an hour is too many. There have been times when I’ve had 14-17 in an hour. When I call, they usually say to drink a lot of water and lay on my side. If they do not stop, then come in. At the last doctor visit, I was told that they are nonproductive contractions but to still follow the advice above. I go back in on Monday, February 6 so we’ll see.

I will likely be in the hospital in 2 months from today! Yikes! I am not ready. I am physically getting ready but not mentally. This is going to be a challenge, no doubt. I think the baby is still breech because I’m getting kicks where his head should be and I think I can feel a hard bump under my diaphragm. Again, we’ll see at the dr.

Jack is getting very excited. He kisses and talks to my tummy and asks when the baby is coming. I really can’t wait for the two of them to meet.